Category: Latvia

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Cost Revealed

As part of the UK government’s continued effort to tighten border control, the UK Government will introduce a new system of pre-travel immigration checks for visitors under Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. ETA is a digital travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers that will allow individuals to board a plane for travel to the United Kingdom. …
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Germany Takes the Lead: The Country with the Highest Rate of Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa Approvals

As summer approaches, travellers from all over the world are eagerly planning their holiday. For those dreaming of a multi-country European adventure, a multiple-entry visa unlocks a world of possibilities. The latest data reveals that Germany is the best country for getting a multiple-entry Schengen visa. According to the Visa Statistics for Consulates 2022, more…
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UK To Ban International Students From Bringing Family Over

The United Kingdom is preparing to announce new measures preventing international students from bringing family dependents into the country. According to reports, the Department of Education, the Home Office, and the Treasury are set to finalise plans that prevent master’s students on one-year courses from bringing family members to the UK with them.  UK net…
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Schengen Area’s 90-Day Rule: Countries That Enforce the Limit and Refused Entry

In 2022, a significant number of non-EU citizens were denied entry into the European Union (EU) for various reasons, including exceeding the 90-day limit imposed by the Schengen Area.  This article explores the countries that reported the highest number of refusals due to the 90-day rule and sheds light on other reasons for entry denial.…
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Switzerland Opens Its Doors: Visa-Free Travel Granted to Kosovars from 2024

Switzerland has made a significant announcement that will undoubtedly bring joy to many citizens of Kosovo.  Starting in 2024, Switzerland will grant visa-free travel to Kosovars, allowing them to enter the country without the need for a visa.  In April, the EU Council passed a regulation that Kosovo has met the visa waiver requirements that…
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